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Test Name:
Bartonella DNA Detection, by PCR
- SBMF No:
44918 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
BARTPCR - ABN:
Required – Not FDA-Approved - CPT Code:
87471 - LOINC Code:
19146-0; 16276-8 - Ref Lab Test No:
0093057 - Also See:
44919 Bartonella DNA Detection, by PCR, Whole Blood - Spec Type:
Serum or plasma - Spec Container:
Red top (serum) or lavender top (EDTA) tube - Alt Spec Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or biopsy tissue - Alt Spec Container:
Sterile plastic container with screw-top cap - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.25 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Serum or plasma: Routine venipuncture
CSF or tissue: Collected by physician - Spec Process:
Serum sample tubes, clot 30 minutes
Serum or plasma tubes, promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum or plasma to separate plastic tube and freeze
CSF or tissue samples, freeze and transport frozen - Spec Store Transport:
Frozen
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. - Spec Stability:
8 hours room temperature (20-30°C) (excludes tissues)
3 days refrigerated (2-8°C) (excludes tissues)
1 month frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Heparinized or hemolyzed sample
Whole blood sample (refer to 44919) - Spec Remarks:
Separate serum or plasma from cells and freeze before transport
Freeze biopsy tissue immediately - Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
By report - Additional Test Info:
This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
- Day Run:
Tue, Fri - Time Reported:
2-6 days - Test Type:
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